The number and scope of women-owned businesses have risen at an unprecedented rate. In an era of new opportunities, this paper profiles eight courageous and resilient women who share their personal stories and the lessons they learned building successful businesses. One theme that emerged from these women’s stories was the critical role of mentorship; another key factor was access to capital.
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This is a report about people, their financial stress, and possible solutions to relieve that stress. Although the global mass market is used as an example throughout this report, the core messages and approaches apply across all of financial services.
Plan Ahead for a Hospital Stay
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Sometimes, unfortunately, a trip to the hospital is unforeseen and unplanned. Often, however, procedures and elective surgery are scheduled in advance. If this is the case for you or a loved one, planning ahead for a hospital stay and taking a few simple steps can ensure greater comfort and a faster recovery. This is important for everyone, but especially for those who are older.
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FOX’s 2017 study on The Shifting Talent Paradigm: How Advisors Are Redesigning Their Talent Strategy can serve as a great resource for those seeking insights on what is changing the advisor labor market and how they can shape the best talent strategy for their firm. This report is organized into four sections:
10 Steps to Create a Robust IT Security Program
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In the last few years, hackers and cyber criminals have become much more sophisticated in how they steal private information, which has led to massive data breaches. These data breaches not only cost an organization hundreds of thousands of dollars in fixes and possible fines, they can ruin a long-established reputation in a matter of hours. Putting in place a robust IT security program will help protect the personal information you maintain from being stolen and misused.
Navigating the Wealth Management Landscape
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The nature and variety of investment alternatives, ever-changing tax laws and rigorous regulatory constraints make the work of managing multigenerational wealth more complex than ever. The common use of the term “wealth advisor” makes it difficult to distinguish between product providers and independent advisors who are paid to look out for the owners’ best interests.
Structuring a Private Family Trust Company
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The ownership and governance structure of a private family trust company (“PFTC”) is highly customizable. This is important because all families are different, with different goals, family dynamics, asset composition, family sizes, and family affiliates. With that in mind, there are some key considerations in structuring the entity ownership and governance of a PFTC, both tax-related and not tax-related.
The Importance of Strong Partnerships
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The Importance of Strong Partnerships New FOX research indicates that families and advisors who work in strategic partnership are better prepared to navigate transitions and overcome the many complex issues they face.
Invest in Your Retirement
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The time has arrived when you are about to retire or transition your business, bringing a reliable source of income to an end. Do you have adequate sources of funds available to replace that income so that you can maintain your current lifestyle? This is a common planning question among the millions of Americans approaching retirement, regardless of age or overall net worth. If properly executed, a detailed approach to planning and investing can result in a longer time horizon for your financial resources during retirement.